Crash
Rain Falling as Crash Snarls Westbound SR-118 at Balboa Avenue
Incident record
September 6, 2026
8:16 a.m.
westbound State Route 118 at Balboa Avenue
San Diego, San Diego County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
Moderate rain · 69°F · 0.12 in precip · 7 mph wind
Report body
A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 118 at Balboa Avenue in San Diego around 8:16 a.m. Sept. 6, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch listed the injury status as unknown, meaning it was not confirmed whether anyone was hurt. Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash.
The dispatch entry did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what caused the collision, and no injury count was provided beyond the unconfirmed status noted by dispatchers.
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California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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